Supply chain planner

HKS Metals; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company fitness

Bicycle plan

27 holidays

Personal development

Job summary

HKS Metals in Amsterdam is seeking a Transport Planner to plan and coordinate transport orders for metals, nationally and internationally, using truck, ship or sea container.

You will liaise daily with customers, planners, hauliers, forwarders, sales and branches to ensure efficient, accurate and safe processes, with strong administrative reporting.

Qualifications

• Completed HBO (logistics) or equivalent qualification.
• Proficient with computer systems and administrative processes.
• Good command of Dutch and English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedule transport orders for metals; coordinate transporters and freight forwarders.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a seamless supply chain.
• Handle administrative preparation, processing and reporting of transports.

Skills

Planning

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

HBO in logistics

Job description

Teamwork, personal development and innovation are woven into the culture of HKS. Working at HKS means plenty of opportunities, with consideration given to your personal development and growth ambitions.

Do you want to work together towards a safe and sustainable future, while also achieving your professional ambitions? Then come and work at HKS and make a difference every day at the market leader in metal recycling! HKS is part of the Remondis/Rethmann group.

Your role

In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating transport orders for various metals, both nationally and internationally. This may involve transport by truck, ship, or sea container. You will liaise daily with customers, fellow planners, hauliers, forwarders, sales, branches, and other internal and external stakeholders.

Your aim? To ensure everything runs as efficiently, accurately, and safely as possible. In addition, you are responsible for the correct administrative processing and reporting of the work carried out.

What are your main tasks?

• Scheduling transport orders.
• Coordinating transporters and freight forwarders.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders for a seamless supply chain.
• Administrative preparation, handling and reporting of transports.
• Act as a point of contact for customers and hauliers.
• Actively advising on opportunities for improvement.

We offer

• Working at a close-knit family business where employees are central and we are there for each other.
• A varied role in a team where your input is valued.
• A competitive salary and excellent benefits including company fitness and bicycle plan.
• 27 holidays based on 40 hours per week.
• Lots of room for personal development.

Your profile

• Completed higher professional education (HBO), preferably in logistics.
• Proficient with computer systems and administrative processes.
• Good command of the Dutch and English languages (German is a plus).
• Affinity with transport and supply chain management.
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations regarding the transport of waste materials is an advantage.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Resilient, flexible, and a real team player.

Are you ready to make a real impact?!